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May 6, 2018

Good evening-

HAPPY TEACHER APPRECIATION WEEK!!!

hanks to the PTO we will have a variety of treats this week. On Tuesday you will find
breakfast in the main office. Wednesday we will have desserts and baked goods. We
will try to get them spread around to teacher's rooms. On Friday lunch will be provided
in the teacher's lunchroom in the cafeteria. We are so grateful to the parents for putting
hosting these events to show how much you are all appreciated!


As a reminder this Friday, May 11 is an Early Release day.  Several faculty members 
have not submitted proposals for collaboration.  Please email me which project from the 
list below you would like to join or with a new proposal by the end of the day Monday.  
Thanks!

Writing and Autism-Best Strategies: Ames/Cameron/Curran/Finn/Hogan/Leblanc/McMahon

Biology honors alignment: Benstock/Bodell

9th Grade Science Curriculum alignment & collaboration: Duffy/Graham/Naughton

Student Motivation Strategies: Finger/Parker/Rabinowitz /Thompson

Probablity & Statistics unit- revisions for Algebra II based on Framework updates: Eburn/Wiczer

Cross-curricular or Inter-departmental strategies for Teaching Student Public Speaking: Egan/ Bronstein/Cooney/Curran/Giombetti/Moshkovitz

Drop-Out Prevention - Best Strategies: McKeon/Mostow

Citing Sources in the 21st Century- MLA8 Basics and Beyond:Gallant/Iannarilli

Best Practics for CP1 11th graders: B. Graham/Roman

11th grade AP strategies for after the AP Exam: Jankowski/Twomey

Mathematicians/Scientists in Historical Context: Coakley/Daly/O’Leary/Shennett/Wurster

Positive Behavior Supports & Interventions in the Classroom/Teaching Expectations: PBIS team (Dunn/Garrigan/Kulik/McGann/Reap/Shiels

Authentic Lab Assessments: Istfan/Sherman

Supports & routines designed to reduce stress & anxiety of students with Autism Spectrum Disorder: Marshall/Stygles

Algebra I curriculum alignment: Alberts/Dicken

World Language Final Exam alignment: Fitzgerald/Larche/Wolfe

Strategies for Fostering Original, Creative Thought in Students; Collaborative Learning in the Arts; & Designing Projects for Independent Learning: Harrington/Henry/Maule/Marshquist/Nemeth/Smith

Academic Awards Night is scheduled for Monday, May 14 at 7pm. Please complete the spreadsheet by the end of the day Monday so we can get the invitations out. I hope to see 
many of you there!

NEASC Collaborative Conference:  A reminder we are looking for 8-10 teachers to spend 
meet  with the team.  Please let me know if you are interested. We will vote on the NEASC Standards this week.

Senior exams are scheduled for the week of May 21.  The Schedule is attached here. On 
Friday, May 25 the seniors will participate in our annual Community Service Day.  The day 
will start with a presentation on the impact of service from the Fallen Heroes Project at 9am.  

Senior Week begins Tuesday, May 29.  If you teach mostly seniors please take a look at your schedule and let Ms. Lachapelle your availability to help out at Community Service Day as well 
as provide coverage for Senior Week chaperones.  Or let us know if you want to chaperone!

Athletic Director search committee: We still need 1-2 teachers who are willing to sit on the AD search committee. Interviews will start today (Monday).

A reminder that AP exams start today and will be administered for the next two weeks.  Students
will be entering the building early (7:15am) for the start of the 7:30am exam.

Enjoy your week!



Ashland Raises Healthy & Happy Kids: Healthy Sleep Habits for Kids of All Ages
  1. Maintain a consistent sleep schedule – Your child's bedtime and wake up time should be about the same every day of the week, regardless if it is a school day or not.
  2. Exercise daily – Have your child make exercise part of his or her daily routine.
  3. Don't go to bed hungry – Make sure your child doesn't go to bed hungry. Provide a light snack such as a glass of milk, a piece of fruit, or cereal and milk.
  4. Avoid caffeinated products – Your child should avoid products that contain caffeine in the late afternoon/evening. Be aware caffeine-containing products include iced-tea, some sports drinks, and chocolate.
  5. Plan up to 1 hour of quiet time before bed – Before bedtime every night, allow your child to set aside up to 1 hour for calm, enjoyable activities, such as listening to quiet music or reading a book. This means NO SCREENS!
  6. Maintain a bedtime routine - This may include taking a shower or bath, brushing teeth, reading outloud or silently, saying prayers or a statement of gratitude, and a hug and kiss goodnight.
  7. Take phones/ipods out of kids' rooms when they go to bed- The buzzing, vibration and lights of texts and notifications can disrupt  sleep.

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